kitchen
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A room or area for preparing food.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We cook in the kitchen.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Cuisine; style of cooking.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The nape of a person's hairline, often referring to its uncombed or "nappy" look.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kitchen” mean?
A room or area for preparing food.
Is “kitchen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.